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Protege Career Aspirations: The Influence of Formal E-Mentor Networks and Family-Based Role Models
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DiRenzo, Marco S.; Weer, Christy H.; Linnehan, Frank – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2013
Using longitudinal data from a nine-month e-mentoring program, we analyzed the influence of formal e-mentor networks and family-based role models on increases in both psychosocial and career-related outcomes. Findings indicate that e-mentor network relationship quality positively influenced general- and career-based self-efficacy which, in turn,…
Descriptors: Mentors, Occupational Aspiration, Role Models, Influences
An Investigation of the Moderating Effects of Gender on the Relationships between Mentorship Initiation and Protege Perceptions of Mentoring Functions.
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Scandura, Terri A.; Williams, Ethlyn A. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2001
Of 365 graduate students surveyed, 279 had workplace mentors. When proteges initiated the relationship, males perceived more mentoring than females. When mentors or both parties initiated it, females perceived more mentoring. Those in informal mentoring relationships reported more mentoring than those in formal relationships. (Contains 58…
Descriptors: Females, Interpersonal Relationship, Males, Mentors
The Role of Gender in Mentoring: Implications for Diversified and Homogenous Mentoring Relationships.
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Sosik, John J.; Godshalk, Veronica M. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2000
A study of 200 mentor/protege pairs found those involving female mentors with male or female proteges provided more role modeling. Male mentors of male proteges offered less role modeling and psychosocial support than female mentors of male proteges. Male mentors with female proteges provided the most career development of any gender combination.…
Descriptors: Career Development, Gender Issues, Interpersonal Relationship, Mentors
Perceptions of Mentor Roles in Cross-Gender Mentoring Relationships.
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Ragins, Belle Rose; McFarlin, Dean B. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1990
Data from 181 proteges were used to compare perceptions of mentoring in cross- and same-gender relationships. Mentor role perceptions were not influenced by mentor or protege gender. Cross-gender proteges were less likely to engage in social activities with mentors, and female proteges with female mentors were more likely to identify mentors as…
Descriptors: Females, Interpersonal Relationship, Males, Mentors
Perceptions of Mentoring Relationships.
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Fagenson-Eland, Ellen A.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1997
A survey of 24 mentors and 30 proteges in formal relationships and 13 mentors and 16 proteges in informal relationships found the following factors influenced the amount of psychosocial support, career guidance, role modeling, and communication proteges reported: past mentoring experience, length of relationship, and relationship structure…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship, Mentors
Mentoring Relationships from Early Adolescence through Emerging Adulthood: A Qualitative Analysis
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Liang, Belle; Spencer, Renee; Brogan, Deirdre; Corral, Macarena – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2008
This study compared perceptions of mentoring relationships among early adolescents, middle adolescents, and emerging adults. In ten focus groups, 56 middle school, high school, and college students described relational experiences that were analyzed thematically. Differences in the characteristics of the mentors nominated by the youth across the…
Descriptors: Mentors, Interpersonal Relationship, Early Adolescents, Adolescents